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Best days to take off in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026
With 20 days of annual leave, booking the right days gives 48 days off across 7 breaks. Below are all 10 public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026, the long weekends you get for free, and the bridge days worth booking.
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Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Falls on |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day Ano Novo | Day off |
| Tue 3 Feb | Martyrs' Day Dia dos Mártires | Day off |
| Fri 1 May | Labour Day Dia do trabalhador | Day off |
| Sun 12 Jul | Independence Day Dia da Independência | Weekend |
| Mon 13 Jul | Independence Day (substitute day) Dia da Independência (substitute day) | Day off |
| Sun 6 Sep | Armed Forces Day Dia das Forças Armadas | Weekend |
| Mon 7 Sep | Armed Forces Day (substitute day) Dia das Forças Armadas (substitute day) | Day off |
| Wed 30 Sep | Agricultural Reform Day Dia da Reforma Agrária | Day off |
| Mon 21 Dec | São Tomé Day Dia de São Tomé | Day off |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day Natal | Day off |
2 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.
Long weekends in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026
- Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May, 3 days: Labour Day
- Sat 11 Jul to Mon 13 Jul, 3 days: Independence Day, Independence Day (substitute day)
- Sat 5 Sep to Mon 7 Sep, 3 days: Armed Forces Day, Armed Forces Day (substitute day)
- Sat 19 Dec to Mon 21 Dec, 3 days: São Tomé Day
- Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, 3 days: Christmas Day
Best bridge days to book in 2026
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.
- Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
- Book Mon 2 Feb (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 31 Jan to Tue 3 Feb, around Martyrs' Day.
- Book Thu 30 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 30 Apr to Sun 3 May, around Labour Day.
- Book Fri 10 Jul (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 10 Jul to Mon 13 Jul, around Independence Day (substitute day).
- Book Fri 4 Sep (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 4 Sep to Mon 7 Sep, around Armed Forces Day (substitute day).
- Book Mon 28 Sep and Tue 29 Sep (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 26 Sep to Wed 30 Sep, around Agricultural Reform Day.
- Book Fri 18 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 18 Dec to Mon 21 Dec, around São Tomé Day.
- Book Thu 24 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, around Christmas Day.
How many days off can you get in 2026?
| Leave booked | Days off | Per day booked |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 20 days | 4.0x |
| 10 days | 37 days | 3.7x |
| 15 days | 52 days | 3.5x |
| 20 days | 67 days | 3.4x |
| 25 days | 82 days | 3.3x |
A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026
20 days of leave become 48 days off, in 7 breaks of at least five days.
- Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
- Sat 31 Jan to Sun 8 Feb: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 2 Feb, Wed 4 Feb, Thu 5 Feb, Fri 6 Feb)
- Sat 25 Apr to Sun 3 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 27 Apr, Tue 28 Apr, Wed 29 Apr, Thu 30 Apr)
- Thu 9 Jul to Mon 13 Jul: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 9 Jul, Fri 10 Jul)
- Thu 3 Sep to Mon 7 Sep: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 3 Sep, Fri 4 Sep)
- Sat 26 Sep to Wed 30 Sep: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep)
- Fri 18 Dec to Sun 27 Dec: 10 days off for 4 booked (Fri 18 Dec, Tue 22 Dec, Wed 23 Dec, Thu 24 Dec)
Questions about 2026 in São Tomé and Príncipe
How many public holidays does São Tomé and Príncipe have in 2026?
São Tomé and Príncipe has 10 public holidays in 2026, and 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When are the long weekends in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026?
Without booking any leave: Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May (Labour Day), Sat 11 Jul to Mon 13 Jul (Independence Day, Independence Day (substitute day)), Sat 5 Sep to Mon 7 Sep (Armed Forces Day, Armed Forces Day (substitute day)), Sat 19 Dec to Mon 21 Dec (São Tomé Day) and Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec (Christmas Day).
What are the best days to take off in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026?
Book Fri 2 Jan to get 4 days off, from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 48 days off across 7 breaks.
About these dates
These dates come from the date-holidays library and have not been checked by hand against São Tomé and Príncipe's official calendar. Check before you book.
These dates come straight from the holiday library and have not been checked against this country’s official calendar by hand. Treat them as a starting point.